Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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